[MN-at-Large] FW: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

[Steve Jacobson via NFBMN-News]

I ordered mine yesterday.

Dave




The following was forwarded to our state Rehabilitation Council for 
the Blind by Natasha Jerde, Director of Minnesota State Services for 
the blind.  I have seen this announcement other places as well.  This 
test is accessible if you have a blue-tooth enabled smart phone.






Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind 
or Have Low Vision

The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to 
expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for 
people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a 
compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and a free app to provide 
users with audible instructions and audible test results. 
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a4b76cff185e3a7cbe55539dda952bab40fbb9e4092faf559f290fb6e05e0c02a85d46b7ceb043f4dc37134cda0574252f&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M5dpwgSDRJgGavA%2Fkhcp62KSbrIRoJ8ivuD8r6c%2B2io%3D&reserved=0>Read 
more about the tests.

How to get the tests:
Order 
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a40dfbaa029e87326935faa85683faca2c3804e13d5f5b194a4ca303f4f117c7737a11bdf9ee7b21d9c7c81dc24b430a97&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aUXVLZRAxpe0IEl9lllhiHKw9LhkwiRI3fL05Ux3XIM%3D&reserved=0>online 
or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
    * Each order will include two rapid-antigen tests that are more 
accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
    * Orders will ship free, while supplies last.

Because supplies are limited, please order the more accessible tests 
only if you do not have options for using the standard tests. If you 
have someone you trust who can help you administer the test and 
interpret results (in person, or through a video platform like 
FaceTime or Zoom), or can use assistive technology (such as AIRA or 
Be My Eyes), please 
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a4707c18ac8d75fbedbea0104ad23d7dba3aa636018c71aea7630bc8cb93147f23b7413b47e085f93fe26fc715605d5e03&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Inb%2F2%2FZfcsttN6u6uhzu5bcxEn0FL7P4LcoNr7oVLn4%3D&reserved=0>order 
the standard tests.

This initiative complements the 
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a470c9550e48fb7154a8803bab215c6150238a9c79e39ebe1d28fb4da02db91f03eb754ca5184cf70f831b6e20b4e6c731&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lb2UcAU5AnG%2F5oAuxtJaR%2F1Gqjk%2FD35em5NrIj0SD7A%3D&reserved=0>Administration's 
efforts to expand production of more accessible tests and work with 
private sector partners on the development of new accessible tests.

Need more assistance?
The trained staff at the Disability Information and Access Line 
(DIAL) can provide additional assistance with:
    * Ordering tests.
    * Understanding instructions for test administration and test results.
    * Providing alternative instructions for traditional at-home 
tests for people who are unable to access, read, or understand the 
manufacturer's version.
    * For those who cannot use an at-home test, DIAL operators can:
        * Assist with ordering "swab and send" kits to collect a 
sample and mail it back for results.
        * Connect callers to local organizations for assistance 
locating other testing options in their community, including in-home 
testing programs or transportation or companion support to visit a 
community-based testing site.

Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or 
email 
<mailto:DIAL at usaginganddisability.org?subject=>DIAL at usaginganddisability.org.





Best regards,



Steve Jacobson, President

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